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Lander, WY

Lander Ridge DGC

3.55(based on 7 reviews)
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gallyfromthecali
Experience: 48 played 3 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Nice views, good design 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 3, 2018 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

This course is well designed. Considering the land they had to work with, nice use of elevation and obstacles. Tall orange flags clearly mark baskets and signage is very helpful! Wish more courses did that. Very nice views on the back nine and cool shots playing with elevation.

Cons:

This course is currently meant for big arms. If you can't drive 380 ft or more, the chance of a birdie is slim on most holes. I didn't have a problem on most holes, but not very friendly to the average golfer so don't expect low scores. Being told that am pads are in the works and trees were planted but lack of water and community involvement is making it tough to maintain.

Other Thoughts:

Has a lot of promise. Would definitely benefit from some local pitch ins such as work days and resources to make this course better. Usually very quiet and empty. I imagine more would play if some improvements were made but overall a nice course. If you don't play this course because of some tall grass here and there, you are probably not part of the support the course needs. Stop crying and throw some plastic! The only course for 30 miles so you should make it awesome. Just my two cents.
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12 years 278 played 254 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Well Executed Course 2+ years

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Sep 25, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

This course is sandwiched between a ball golf course and the hospital grounds. So you have lush green grass to your right, and lush green grass to your left, but tall dry grass to play through. First impression is that it is going to be a dull field course, but things start looking up quickly.

Excellent concrete tee pads, and brand new Mach 5 baskets. Can't ask for more.

The tee signs are among the best I've seen on a DG course, and the "Next Tee" signs are the best. The tee signs have a useful hole diagram, par, distance, and next tee arrow. The next tee signs very clearly point the way and if there is any distance at all give the distance and in some cases additional info ("across the road in the trees"). As a travelling DG'er who often gets to play a course only once, these are very welcome.

Distances vary widely from 195' (but straight up a hill) to 640'. The longest hole offers a alternate tee that knocks 300' off of the hole, but the back position is a very fair par 4. Hole 18 throws across the main drive, and offers a shorter tee that eliminates the road crossing.

Given the almost total lack of tall trees on this course, the designers used distance and elevation to make things interesting. Several of the par 3 holes are over 400', often with a significant element of elevation. The shorter holes tend to be uphill holes, and a few of the holes have baskets near small groves of trees and shrubs.

Adding additional interest are some man-made earth mounds that have been added around a couple of baskets. And one basket is placed up on a mound. This is done sparingly so doesn't seem like a gimmick. A few baskets are placed on ridges and edges that give a risk.reward element to longer putts.

Cons:

This is a rough piece of land with few trees. I saw several places where trees had been planted but had died. Strategically placed trees would make this a more challenging course in time, but I imagine getting them up and growing is a major challenge.

I played on a warm sunny afternoon, so the elevation and lack of shade made it somewhat uncomfortable. Bring plenty of water and take your time.

They have done a nice job of mowing narrow fairways and paths between holes, but your drives will end up out in the tall grass and brush. It is itchy and pokey, and I brought home a ton of seeds and stickers in my socks. If it is cooler I'd definitely wear long pants.

Other Thoughts:

This isn't exactly prime land for a disc golf course, but I think that the designers did an excellent job making the most of what they had to work with.
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DarthDiscMan
Experience: 1 played 1 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Great Potential 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 24, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Wide variety of tee shots(uphill, downhill, sidehill, etc.)
One of the best views of the Lander area and Wind River Mountains.
Challenging Terrain.
Great use of available property.
Course has a nice flow.
You get a nice hike in while playing a great game.

Cons:

Front 9 could use some trees.
Could use some clean up in some areas.

Other Thoughts:

It should be noted that the Lander Ridge Disc Golf Course is still under construction. Many of the cons one might find are to be expected like the tee pads for example. I appreciate the opportunity to play the course and see it evolve. I think this course will be a 4.5 or 5 disc course upon completion.
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